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Production Assistant

Employer
The Washington Post
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Feb 11, 2021

Job Details

Job Description

Washington Post Live is looking for a production assistant to join our editorial team. We are looking for a self-starter who has a positive attitude, is highly organized, detail-oriented and can perform well under the pressure of a fast-moving news environment. Someone who has demonstrated editorial skills, can follow detailed instruction but is also able to take initiative when needed, and has an ability to execute production tasks with precision and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate is a team player with strong communication skills. This position reports to the executive producer and will also work closely with WPL editorial director and senior producers on news content production for a digital platform.

RESPONSIBILITIES :
  • Assisting with program production, including graphics and video elements
  • Writing/creating lower thirds
  • Creating run of show grids from producer notes
  • Tracking daily booking outreach in Excel
  • Assisting with editorial and video research
  • Organizing and updating various spreadsheets with precision
  • Organizing show transcriptions
  • Managing deadlines with the event side of the team


QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree required (TV/Film/Journalism or related field) or equivalent work experience (2 years in newsroom or similar environment)
  • Demonstrated production and digital skills
  • Strong writing and research skills
  • Strong editorial and organization skills, as well as the ability to perform duties under deadlines
  • Must be familiar with various media formats
  • An understanding of the current digital landscape of live streaming
  • Familiarity with content publishing/CMS tools desirable
  • A strong understanding of social media and managing social media accounts desirable
  • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule which may include working extra hours until deadlines are met


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Company

Thank you for your interest in a career with The Washington Post. We invite you to review all of our open positions to find the one that's right for you. We look forward to receiving your resume!


Since it first began publication more than 130 years ago, The Washington Post has grown into one of the most storied and respected news organizations in the world. A subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, today's Post is the indispensable guide to Washington. In print, we enjoy the highest penetration of any major metropolitan newspaper in the United States. On the web, we have the third largest news website with 17 million unique visitors each month, and have recently launched a celebrated news app for the iPad. We serve Washington in all media, on any platform, including paid products, events, and tailored content.

More broadly, The Washington Post Company delivers quality products to today's students, readers and viewers. What unites our company is the immediacy of our products and services, created by teachers and tutors at Kaplan; reporters and editors at our media properties; and associates at Cable ONE.
Washington Post Media views its employees as its most valuable asset and provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote healthy and balanced lives at work and at home. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for training and career advancement and an outstanding, progressive benefits package including:
Health and dental benefits
Flexible healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
401(k) and company-funded cash balance plan
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Domestic partner benefits
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
 

Company info
Website
Location
1301 K Street, N.W.
Washington
DC
20036
US

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